KioskViewShell

KioskViewShell turns an Android phone or tablet into a single-purpose web kiosk. Point it at one website and it runs that page full screen — well suited for digital signage, information displays, dashboards, registration tablets, and self-service terminals. The app is free and works without an account. LOCK THE DEVICE DOWN • Basic kiosk: start Android screen pinning straight from the app, no computer needed. Note that screen pinning can be exited with system gestures on its own. • Stronger lockdown: when the app is set as Android device owner, it runs Managed Lock Task Mode, which prevents exiting with the usual system gestures and buttons. A built-in, step-by-step guide walks you through the setup. • Auto re-lock: if basic screen pinning is exited, the app re-applies the lock when it returns to the foreground. • Optional Home-app mode: make the app the device launcher so it starts after a reboot and the Home button returns to it. This needs no computer, but a user who reaches Settings can still change the launcher. ADMIN ACCESS • Settings and exit are protected by an admin PIN. • To leave the kiosk, tap the hidden top-left corner five times, then enter the PIN. • Before locking, the app shows a reminder of how to unlock, so you do not get locked out. URL CONTROL • Allow-list and block-list rules to limit which pages can open. • "Same host only" mode to keep navigation on your site. • Blocked navigation returns to your start page. FOR UNATTENDED DISPLAYS • Auto-reload on a schedule. • Automatic reload after network or page errors. • Option to keep the screen awake while the kiosk runs. • Option to clear cache and cookies on startup. WEB SETTINGS • Enable or disable JavaScript. • Set a custom user agent. DEPLOYMENT • Export your configuration as JSON and import it onto other devices. PRIVACY • No ads, no sign-in, and no third-party analytics. Your start URL and settings stay on the device. About full lockdown: the device-owner mode described above is set up once, either with a computer (adb) or through a factory-reset QR enrollment. The in-app guide explains the steps. Device-owner provisioning is not available on every device or configuration. Without it, screen pinning provides a lighter kiosk that can be exited. KioskViewShell is free — a practical option for businesses, schools, events, and makers who need a web kiosk without a subscription.